拗不过 niù bu guò

unable to make (sb) change their mind

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 81955th word

Definitions

  1. 1. unable to make (sb) change their mind
  2. 2. unable to resist (sb)
  3. 3. can't persuade

Characters

Character Meaning
拗 niù
stubborn; obstinate; to disobey
不 bu HSK 1
not; no; (negative prefix)
过 guò HSK 2
to cross; to go over; to pass (time)